{"id":166829,"date":"2024-06-20T10:21:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iccwins98.com\/?p=166829"},"modified":"2024-09-26T03:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T07:12:27","slug":"apple-picking-police-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iccwins98.com\/news\/hoboken\/apple-picking-police-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoboken Police Issue Warning on &#8216;Apple Picking&#8217; Phone Thefts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hoboken Police Department is warning people about a rise in cellphone thefts, a crime known as &#8220;apple picking.&#8221; With more than 24 reports this year, it&#8217;s important to know how to keep your phone safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000c4e;border-radius:9px\"><div   id="p7t4if8enh"    class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#003F81;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:7px;border-top-right-radius:7px\">Key Takeaways<\/div><div   id="p7t4if8enh"    class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:7px;border-bottom-right-radius:7px\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cellphone thefts are increasing in Hoboken, with more than 24 reports this year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thefts often happen in crowded bars and restaurants where phones are left unattended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow police tips to protect your phone and report thefts immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in Phone Thefts in Hoboken<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoboken police have seen a big increase in cellphone thefts and pickpocketing. These crimes usually happen in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iccwins98.com\/news\/hoboken\/things-to-do-hoboken\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crowded bars and restaurants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thieves wait for moments when people leave their phones unattended or easy to grab.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips from the Police to Keep Your Phone Safe<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help protect yourself from phone theft, the Hoboken Police Department suggests these tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Never Leave Your Phone Unattended:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always keep your phone where you can see it. Don\u2019t leave it on tables or bars where it can be easily taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep Phones in Front Pockets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you carry your phone in a pocket, use your front pocket instead of the back one. It\u2019s harder for thieves to reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Secure Your Purses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you\u2019re sitting, keep your purse in front of you. Don\u2019t hang it on the back of a chair or put it under the table.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don\u2019t Store Valuable Items in Phone Cases:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid keeping cash, credit cards, or personal IDs in your phone case. If your phone gets stolen, you\u2019ll lose these items, too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do If Your Phone Gets Stolen<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your phone is stolen, act quickly! Contact the Hoboken Police Department to report the theft. Reporting quickly can help increase the chances of getting your phone back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any information about recent thefts, contact Police Officer Daniel Grossi at the Hoboken Detective Bureau. You can email him at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:GrossiD@Hobokenpdnj.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GrossiD@Hobokenpdnj.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By staying alert and following these tips, you can lower the risk of having your phone stolen in Hoboken. Remember, being careful and acting quickly are your best defenses against &#8220;apple picking.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hoboken Police Department is warning people about a rise in cellphone thefts, a crime known as &#8220;apple picking.&#8221; With more than 24 reports this year, it&#8217;s important to know how to keep your phone safe. Increase in Phone Thefts in Hoboken Hoboken police have seen a big increase in cellphone thefts and pickpocketing. 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